Kardoesie NW
📍 Western Cape , West Coast District Municipality · Nearest city: Piketberg (35 km)
51 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 555 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-32.63170, 18.94600Loading real-time wind…
Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:21 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
2026-04-2035/100
Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~905 m, viento 15 km/h.
base ~905m · wind 15 km/h2026-04-2145/100
Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~929 m, viento 10 km/h.
base ~929m · wind 10 km/h2026-04-2245/100
Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1391 m, viento 11 km/h.
base ~1391m · wind 11 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 9 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.69 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.33 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Nearby sites
Piekernierskloof Pass (44) · Kardoesie SW (43) · Spritkopf (38) · Elandskloof (37) · Dasklip Pass, Porterville (54) · Pampoenfontein (55)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.